We spotlight the importance of hand
hygiene to improve public health, serve as a trusted
resource and raise awareness of leading-edge hand
hygiene and skin health scientific advancements through the GOJO Blog.
GOJO microbiologists, scientists,
nurses and communication professionals post regularly
and we also get the views of outside experts and
thought leaders in the field. It’s all part of the
GOJO Purpose, saving lives and making lives better
through well-being solutions.
Megan J. DiGiorgio, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Clinical Specialist, GOJO Industries
Megan DiGiorgio has worked in infection prevention for almost 15 years. She received her bachelors of science and masters of science in nursing from Case Western Reserve University of Cleveland, Ohio and worked in pediatric nursing until she transitioned to infection prevention. She has served as president and multiple other offices at her local Association of Professionals in Infection Control (APIC) chapter, has presented posters and oral abstracts at national APIC conferences, and has published in several infection prevention journals. Megan began working at GOJO in 2013. In her role at GOJO she helps counsel healthcare workers and healthcare facilities experiencing skin health difficulties related to hand hygiene. She recently became a fellow of APIC (FAPIC) in 2016.
Patient Safety in the Ambulatory Setting
3/14/2019
By Megan J. DiGiorgio, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Clinical Specialist, GOJO Industries
More and more patient care is being provided in the outpatient – or ambulatory – setting due to financial incentives, clinical innovation and patient preference.
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Raising Awareness for the Importance of Hand Hygiene
5/2/2018
By Megan J. DiGiorgio, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Clinical Specialist, GOJO Industries
Every year on May 5th, we come together on World Hand Hygiene Day to raise awareness for the critical role hand hygiene plays in infection prevention.
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Infection Prevention Week 2017 – Focus on Antibiotic Resistance
10/17/2017
By Megan J. DiGiorgio, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Clinical Specialist, GOJO Industries
This year's International Infection Prevention Week focuses on overcoming the challenge of antibiotic resistance.
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What Can You Do To Prevent the Flu?
2/8/2016
By Megan J. DiGiorgio, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Clinical Specialist, GOJO Industries
We are in the middle of winter-germ season, and even though reports of influenza seem to be lower than last year at this time, it is important to remember the flu season typically peaks between December and February each year in the United States. With this in mind, let’s take a closer look at the symptoms and preventive measures you can take to help reduce the spread of illness-causing germs.
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APIC Releases its Guide to Hand Hygiene Programs for Infection Prevention
8/24/2015
By Megan J. DiGiorgio, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Clinical Specialist, GOJO Industries
Healthcare-associated infection (HAI) reduction and providing safer care to patients is top of mind for every healthcare facility leader, and IPs are central to those efforts. The foundation for every IP program is hand hygiene since it is one of the most important measures we can take to reduce the spread of infection. Whether you are a novice or expert IP or somewhere in between, you will invariably need to assess, revisit, revamp or intensify your hand hygiene program and efforts.
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